Finding a fresh, vegan and affordable place to eat in Buenos Aires -- a city famous for its meat -- is no easy task. But newly opened Picnic proves that Argentines are looking for better more healthier choices when it comes to food on the go. Owned by an Argentine-Swedish couple, <a title="Picnic: The First Vegan Fast Food to Open in Buenos Aires" href="https://www.facebook.com/picnicbuenosaires" target="_blank">Picnic</a> opened its doors just a few months ago, and has welcomed thousands of hungry veggie lovers since. A family business, this vegan oasis delights customers with <a title="Picnic: The First Vegan Fast Food to Open in Buenos Aires" href="https://inhabitat.com/7-kid-friendly-salad-recipes-to-get-your-children-excited-about-eating-their-veggies/" target="_blank">colorful salads</a>, hummus wraps, seedy muffins, raw cakes, wheatgrass shots, hazelnut milk coffee and much more!

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

Although Picnic is a fast-food restaurant, it purchases its produce fresh and local everyday and makes all of its food on site.

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

Within its three floors "the <a title="Picnic: The First Vegan Fast Food to Open in Buenos Aires" href="https://inhabitat.com/6-vegan-vegetarian-and-raw-food-turkey-alternatives-for-thanksgiving/" target="_blank">vegan</a> McDonald's" can accomodate up to 120 patrons, but the majority of its customers are stop-in office-people that work nearby.

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

The space is adorned with plenty of cute and quirky pieces. Hanging against big windows that provide lots of natural light and great views, you can find eco-lamps made from biodegradable <a title="Picnic: The First Vegan Fast Food to Open in Buenos Aires" href="https://inhabitat.com/gorgeous-hand-woven-wicker-furniture-showcases-traditional-chilean-craft/" target="_blank">mimbre</a>.

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

An ivy-covered logo on its door, mix-match vintage furniture, organic fabrics with water-based ink patterns, plants everywhere and low-energy or natural light, Picnic's interiors are as green as their menu.

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

The fast-food restaurant also periodically holds eco-design fairs and organic gardening workshops for the public.

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

Fast, vegan and delicious, Picnic in central <a title="Picnic: The First Vegan Fast Food to Open in Buenos Aires" href="https://inhabitat.com/gorgeous-underground-museum-hidden-below-buenos-aires-government-house/" target="_blank">Buenos Aires</a> features great food with a cool Scandinavian twist.

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Picnic is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Buenos Aires

Finding a fresh, vegan and affordable place to eat in Buenos Aires -- a city famous for its meat -- is no easy task. But newly opened Picnic proves that Argentines are looking for better more healthier choices when it comes to food on the go. Owned by an Argentine-Swedish couple, Picnic opened its doors just a few months ago, and has welcomed thousands of hungry veggie lovers since. A family business, this vegan oasis delights customers with colorful salads, hummus wraps, seedy muffins, raw cakes, wheatgrass shots, hazelnut milk coffee and much more!